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The best wines with no and low alcohol content that taste as good as the original

The best wines with no and low alcohol content that taste as good as the original

No alcohol

Sauvignon Blanc Rouge

£3.25, Tesco

A fresh, zesty Sauvignon Blanc wine without alcohol, with just a dash of Pinot Noir and light aromas of strawberries and red currants.

Citrus fruity and light

£4, Marks & Spencer

Passionfruit and grapefruit freshness in this non-alcoholic Sauvignon-based wine with enough texture to pair with a plate of shrimp or salmon.

Gentle and fruity

£4, Marks and Spencer

A Merlot-based wine that has been stripped of all alcohol, leaving only the soft, rounded red berries and a hint of plum.

McGuigan Zero Sauvignon Blanc

£5, stalls

This one has all the fresh, zesty flavors of bold Sauvignon, so you can enjoy it all evening long. Goes well with a fish dinner.

Natureo dealcoholized wine

£6, Ocado

Light, fresh elderflower and juicy grape flavors in this non-alcoholic, nutmeg-based wine. Cool it and enjoy it as an aperitif.

There are some fantastic sodas on the market

Non-alcoholic and low-alcohol sparkling wine

Zerozecco Sparkling Rosé

£2.99, Aldi

A cheap, alcohol-free wine substitute that looks and tastes like the real thing. Light peach flavors with a clean, fresh finish.

Nozeco Rosé Spumante

£3.50, Morrisons

Pink, frothy bubbles and light strawberry flavors, with a rounded, mouth-filling style that’s perfect with fish.

Extra special sparkling Sauvignon Blanc

£3.50 until Oct 9 then £4, Asda

100 percent Sauvignon Blanc, with only 0.5 percent alcohol, therefore fresh, bright and piquant. Tastes just as good as a normal Sauvignon sparkling wine.

Fresh and sparkling sparkling

£4, Marks & Spencer

Less than 0.5 percent alcohol, so it’s officially “low” and not “no” alcohol, but it’s delicious with crisp apple and citrus flavors.

La Gioiosa sparkling

£4.50, Morrisons

A wonderful Prosecco, from a top producer, without alcohol. It has good frothy carbonation, a hint of citrus and a rounded palate. Perfect for parties.

Some sparkling wines come close to the real thing

Codorníu Zero sparkling white

£5.50, Ocado

Spanish grapes flow into this cava, with dry, fresh flavors and a touch of spice on the finish. Tapas go well with this.

Freixenet 0.0 percent

£5, Sainsbury’s

With tropical fruit in the aroma and a pure citrus note, it is the taste of cava, without alcohol.

Kylie Minogue sparkling rosé

£5 until October 9th, then £6, Asda

Kylie set the standard for non-alcoholic fizzy drinks and this is still one of the best. A dash of fermented green tea is added to the mix to round out the flavors.

REAL Royal Flush sparkling tea

£9.50, Waitrose

Not wine, but delicious nonetheless, made from fermented First Flush Darjeeling tea, with spicy peach notes, gentle tingle and a fresh finish.

Thomson & Scott Noughty sparkling

£9.50, Waitrose

Drier than most, made from Chardonnay grapes that impart a crisp apple flavor, this creamy fizz is the closest thing you can get
Full proof sparkling wine.

Medium strength wines

Medium-strength wines are a good middle ground

Casillero del Diablo Belight Rosé 2023, Chile

Until November 4th it’s £6 with a club card, then £7 at Tesco

Gentle raspberry and blackberry fruit and a touch of spice on the finish characterize this light, refreshing rosé with just 8.5 percent alcohol.

McGuigan Mid Shiraz, Australia

£6.75, Tesco

With an alcohol content of only 7 percent, it’s difficult to maintain the right red wine flavors, but with spicy plums, cherries and cassis it does it brilliantly.

Torres Viña Sol 8 percent wine, Spain

£7, Sainsbury’s

At just 8 percent, it is low in alcohol, but not intense in taste. It is dry, crisp and fresh, with aromas of green apple and hints of tropical fruit.

Taste the difference Medium strength Val de Loire Blanc, France

£7.50, Sainsbury’s

Early-harvested grapes picked just when ripe ensure this wine has crisp, vibrant citrus and just 8.5 percent alcohol.

Brancott Flight Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough, New Zealand

£9, co-op

Full of vibrant passionfruit and pink grapefruit flavors with a crisp sorbet finish and just nine percent alcohol.